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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.59, 13,265.39 and 2,270.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.59, 13,265.39 and 2,270.31 is: 3,405.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.59 : 13,265.39 = 2,270.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.59/13,265.39 = 2,270.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.59x = 13,265.39 × 2,270.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.59x = 30,116,547.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,116,547.57/8,843.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.47

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